The two most-discussed topics at the Cooperstown Village Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, August 26 had trustees looking both low and high across the village landscape. On the one hand was an issue related to amending a Special Use Permit in order to allow the construction of dwellings over a stream and culvert on a private property in the village. On the other hand was whether to pursue a request made by interested parties to update village law in…
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The $17 million in COVID-19 reimbursement funding from the federal government’s Federal Emergency Management Agency follows an earlier FEMA distribution of $6 million. Providing that money, said Schumer, is both an act of thanks for Bassett Healthcare’s role during the “darkest days of the pandemic,” and a boost for the future in helping Bassett close budget gaps caused by the unexpected and additional spending that was necessary in order to serve its rural community following the arrival of COVID.…
This week's "Around the Towns" pictorial page includes photos from an Arbor Day planting in memory of Bill and Liz Clark, an aerial view of this year's induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center, and more.…
Iron String Press reached out to Otsego County leaders and readers for their thoughts on Saturday’s shooting and repercussions to the nation and to society moving forward. Here is what those who responded had to say:…
Within the NYF process, no project was proposed for 217 Main Street, the former Where it All Began Bat Company. The village has long been interested in that site’s potential for housing. However—because of the NYF process—a developer of housing became aware of the property. Vecino Group (https://www.vecinogroup.com) is a national company dedicated to the development of affordable and supportive housing.…
On May 31, Cooperstown Coworks opened its doors with a ribbon cutting accompanied by the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Ellen Tillpaugh and resounding support from the community.…
Two trees have been planted on the median strip on Pine Boulevard in memory of Bill and Liz Clark. Bill served as a village trustee and mayor from 1964-1966, and Liz was employed in the Bassett Hospital research department.…
Featuring a diverse mix of local and regional live music and multiple food trucks on site, the concerts are held in picturesque Lakefront Park in downtown Cooperstown on Tuesday evenings throughout July and August.…
The event is intended to welcome newcomers to the community, to share information, and to make connections with established residents. All members of the community are welcome to attend.…
SUNY Biological Field Station interns catch a big fish, openings at AllStar Arcade and Super Heroes Humane Society, and the Duck Derby at Neawha Park.…